Access Control Installation Engineer
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£41,700
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Anyone can use the standard rate, and the pay is below it. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate. On the jobs board, Standard hides roles like this and the new entrant rate shows them as Possible at most.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5245 Security system installers and repairers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
🚀 Access Control Installation Engineer
📍 Swansea, with regular travel | 🕒 Full-time | 📅 Starting ASAP
Do you enjoy solving problems, being hands on, and developing your technical skills? If you're motivated, eager to learn, and take pride in delivering quality work, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for an Access Control Installation Engineer to join our installation team. This is a field-based role covering sites across South Wales, installing and maintaining access control systems in a variety of environments.
Whether you already have industry experience or are looking to build a career in access control & security systems, we will provide full training and ongoing support for the right candidate.
🏢The Role:
As an Access Control Installation Engineer, you'll be responsible for installing, commissioning, and maintaining access control systems. You'll work on a range of projects, from new-build construction sites to upgrades in occupied public buildings.
Experience with structured cabling, cable termination, or access control systems is beneficial. Familiarity with XPlan access systems is an advantage but not essential.
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing:
- Install structured cabling for access control systems.
- Install and wire control panels, magnetic locks, exit buttons, break glass units, readers, and sensors.
- Diagnose and rectify faults within access control cabling systems.
- Install containment systems including trunking, PVC and steel conduit, cable tray, and basket.
- Deliver a professional, courteous, and efficient service to clients.
- Work safely and effectively on construction sites and in occupied buildings.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
🎯 What We’re Looking For:
- Motivated and eager to learn.
- A strong problem solver with good practical skills.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Ability to pass a DBS check.
- Competent using hand and power tools.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Willingness to travel throughout South Wales & beyond.
Desirable Qualifications
The following are advantageous but not essential, as training can be provided:
- ECS or CSCS Card.
- IPAF
- PASMA
- Experience installing structured cabling.
- Experience with access control systems or XPlan software.
🏆What you’ll get:
- Competitive salary up to £38,000 depending on experience.
- Private healthcare & healthcare cash plan
- Pension contributions above minimum requirement (matched up to 7%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays upon starting, increasing by a day each year to a maximum of 30 days
- Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
- Enhanced parental leave
- Technology scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Reward & recognition portal – including discounts/cashback at hundreds of retailers
If you're looking for a varied, hands-on role with excellent training, career development opportunities, and the chance to work on interesting projects across South Wales, we'd love to hear from you.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Security system installers and repairers (SOC 5245) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~9k in sample- Middle half £31,824–~41,184
- Median £36,504
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Not necessarily. Kubus Group Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5245 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.